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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Kasey Bensinger
Date: January 15, 2003 Phone: (919) 733-5612
EASLEY APPOINTS TATE TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has appointed John Tate, III of Charlotte to the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Tate has been the senior vice president of Wachovia since 1978. Tate currently serves on the board of directors for Communities in Schools, Success by Six, Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte and the Chapel of Christ the King Weekday School. He is on the board of advisors for UNC-CH School of Social Work, and he has previously served on the board of advisors for UNC-CH School of Education. Tate also served on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education from 1990 to 1997.
“John’s commitment to education and the health and well-being of our state’s children is evident through his extensive involvement in his community,” said Gov. Easley. “His expertise and leadership with education organizations will be an excellent asset to the Board of Education.”
Tate received his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his master’s degree in finance from Georgia State University. He also served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1972 where he was honorably discharged as a full lieutenant.
The North Carolina State Board of Education supervises and administers the public school system and the education funds provided for its support. There are 15 members on the board who serve eight-year terms. The Lieutenant Governor and the State Treasurer serve on the board, and the Governor appoints 13 members.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Kasey Bensinger
Date: January 15, 2003 Phone: (919) 733-5612
EASLEY APPOINTS TATE TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has appointed John Tate, III of Charlotte to the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Tate has been the senior vice president of Wachovia since 1978. Tate currently serves on the board of directors for Communities in Schools, Success by Six, Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte and the Chapel of Christ the King Weekday School. He is on the board of advisors for UNC-CH School of Social Work, and he has previously served on the board of advisors for UNC-CH School of Education. Tate also served on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education from 1990 to 1997.
“John’s commitment to education and the health and well-being of our state’s children is evident through his extensive involvement in his community,” said Gov. Easley. “His expertise and leadership with education organizations will be an excellent asset to the Board of Education.”
Tate received his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his master’s degree in finance from Georgia State University. He also served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1972 where he was honorably discharged as a full lieutenant.
The North Carolina State Board of Education supervises and administers the public school system and the education funds provided for its support. There are 15 members on the board who serve eight-year terms. The Lieutenant Governor and the State Treasurer serve on the board, and the Governor appoints 13 members.
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